perfect for weekend lunch! the backyard vibes are cute and dog friendly perf to enjoy w friends…read more everything was pretty good! i didnt know what to get so was recommended a bunch and ordered them all. my favorite was the los tostilocos-- the ceviche was sooo good. the frogtown fries with shrimp was second best. would def come back to try the rest of the menu

I rarely write negative reviews. In fact, most of the reviews I leave are very positive. I also try…read moreto support local businesses and give them the benefit of the doubt. But what happened today was handled so poorly that I feel compelled to share it. I have been a regular customer here for quite some time and have always spoken very highly of this place. I have brought many friends here and even celebrated my birthday at Loreto, which is the dinner concept they operate in the same location at night. I usually come here for lunch because the food is normally very good and it has been one of my favorite spots. Today was a complete disaster. I ordered two Tostadas Bonito and waited more than 50 minutes for them. After about 30 minutes I flagged the delay to the bartender/cashier because that is very unusual for this place. While waiting, I watched other customers receive the exact same dish even though they had arrived and ordered after me. When I asked about it, the bartender said he was only responsible for taking orders and was not sure why it was taking so long, but that the kitchen would work on it and bring the food to my table. After another 20 minutes I spoke with a server who said he would check on it. He later returned and said the manager would come talk to me. No refund or real solution was offered. The manager eventually came to the table, apologized, and said this should never have happened. She told me twice that she would bring me her card and contact information so she could take care of me the next time I came in. She even mentioned she remembered me from previous visits since I am a regular. She never came back. Eventually I left the restaurant and saw her sitting inside. She never bothered to return to the table or follow through on what she said. The situation was simply left unresolved. To make matters worse, we ordered two mezcal margaritas expecting to have them with our food, which took more than 50 minutes. Both drinks were served less than half full in the glass and still charged $19 each. I have ordered this same drink there many times before and the glass is normally almost full. When I mentioned it to the bartender who served them, he just smiled. I am attaching photos of the drinks exactly as they were served, without even having taken a sip. What is most disappointing is not only the wait, but how badly the situation was handled. No accountability, no effort to resolve the problem, and a manager who promised to follow up and simply never returned. For a place I have supported for years, recommended to many people, and celebrated special occasions at, this was honestly shocking. Sadly, after this experience, I will not be coming back and will not recommend it to anyone. I will also be letting friends who became regulars because of my recommendation know how this situation was handled.

The service was excellent! ( Special thanks to Tube ) . The…read morestaff was friendly, attentive, and made our dining experience very enjoyable. The only downside was that the tables were placed very close together, which made it feel a bit crowded and reduced privacy. Other than that, everything was great.

Michael G. was fantastic! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure our table had everything we…read moreneeded without ever being overbearing. He had a great attitude, answered our questions, and made the whole dining experience even better. Excellent service from start to finish, I'd be happy to be seated in his section again.

I've been wanting to try this place for ages, so I finally stopped in for lunch this week. I had my…read moredog with me, so we sat outside. It was perfectly pleasant, though be warned: foot traffic passes just a few feet away. I kicked things off with a martini, which was excellent--surprisingly generous by today's standards and a real deal at $12. For starters, I had the Caesar salad. Think tuxedo at a pool party: definitely overdressed. But it was delicious, and I'd order it again--just with light dressing. The fish sandwich was fine, nothing more. I couldn't help thinking McDonald's might edge them out on the Filet-O-Fish (though it's been decades, so who knows). It wasn't bad; I'd just try something different next time.

Came here for a group birthday dinner and it was pretty quiet on a weekday night (same night the…read moreDodgers won the series). Everything we tried I enjoyed for the most part. Parking is brutal in the area so expect to be circling around for a bit. They have a late happy hour which are half off oysters which is nice! We tried a set of raw oysters - rockefeller, small but might in flavor and meatiness. Shucking was done well too. Grilled octopus - pricey for the amount you get, but cooked well. Accompaniments like potatoes were OK, but could have more mushroom. Shell pasta - the pasta was homemade cause it tasted so light. I think the sauce was a little too light for me as well, but overall still a solid dish. Cioppino - Also a little lighter in flavor and I think just smaller in size in comparison to price. Seafood is fresh though, and that's clear in every dish here. Lonely Louie - the star of the night. I loved how fresh and bright this was. Everything mixed so well together and would definitely be getting this again. Atlantic Pie - their version of a key lime pie and was a tangy, nice finisher to the meal.

Small spot that feels slightly off the beaten path (at least to me) that's serving up some amazing…read moreand fresh mariscos. Given the hours and the proximity to a medical building (University of Southern California Health Sciences Campus), I think a lot of the business comes there. If you are nearby or able to get there early on a weekday or stop by on the weekend before 5 o'clock, you'll be treated to some of the most delicious and reasonably priced mariscos. I was able to come on a weekday before close so the place wasn't that busy at all. I placed my order and sat in the back courtyard area outside seating. I got tostada with shrimp mango ceviche as well as two tacos dorados with shrimp. Super fresh and crispy shells and super fresh delicious seafood. They also definitely didn't skimp on the fresh avocado. My meal was such a joy to eat. It will take a little planning, but I definitely wanna come back soon.

The tacos here are really good and for the ingredients and labor involved, a pretty good price,…read moretoo. It's not in my immediate area of where I'm staying but it was well worth the visit. Fresh veggies, mildly spicy and tangy sauce, and the fried shrimp enclosed in the taco shells make for a really fun blend of flavors and textures. I would have liked less sauce though, because I like my tacos not becoming soggy. Unusual location, but good food and quality!

The food is not great by any means and servings come in meager quantities…read more Understaffed and slow service. Unfortunately I love supporting small and especially from the raza, but this is just not it. Feels comfy like at home so if that's your vibe be the guest.

This spot has the vibe of a beloved neighborhood joint that's been around for a long time. They…read morespecialize in mariscos or seafood. From the menu it looks like the prices are very reasonable here. I feel like that term hidden gem gets thrown out a lot, and it is very subjective, but even when I knew where I was going, I almost missed the spot. This place truly feels like a hidden gem. My experience in particular was coming in to get a taco to go. Full disclosure I just had another meal at a spot close by, but I really wanted to hit this place up since I don't get to this area often. When I came in, I was greeted and helped by the one of the friendliest servers you have ever met. I felt a little bad because these are one of the spots that I would love to have a sit down meal at some point, but I really wanna try a specific time that they had - the marlin taco. This taco comes with cheese and an avocado on top along with some salsa. I have to say this taco is such a wonderful bite. I'm hoping to come back soon and hungry so I can totally have the full sit down experience at this place. These places need to be treasured and supported!

Had some delicious mariscos at Playita Mariscos. Probably some of the best i've ever had…read more Everything was great - fish & shrimp tacos, shrimp ceviche, and the tacos doradas. Plus, they have a spicy salsa that's actually hella spicy! Definitely recommend trying Playita Mariscos, shoutout to the friendly staff.

This is a seafood joint on Sunset in LA/Hollywood…read more For me, I would not come again. Many reasons. First the waiting staff is bad. The guy taking orders is rude and a jerk, and does not how long an order takes. Told 5 minutes and had to wait 20z Second, the lady at the window, because they don't serve you so you pick up your food. At first was nice, but the more things I had to ask, the worse she got. Third, the food is just not that good. Not understanding what people are thinking but it was not good at all. Papas taquitos were one seasoned and not good at all. Cameron's dorado were more potato tacos, no seasoning, not fried enough, and just not good. The Pescado aguachili was basically inediblez. Way too spicy. Was told it was spicy, but this was ridiculous. After one bite my taste buds were toast and I could not eat any longer. Glad it was the last thing I tried. For me, will definitely NOT be a return customer.

This place is a treasure. The shrimp dorado taco is my go to. So delicious and better than anywhere…read moreelse I've tried by a long shot. The shrimp cocktail is perfect. Everything here is superb. Love this spot!

Came here the other day for lunch and order a couple different things. We got a taco plate and they…read morehad a special to get a ceviche tostada for 1.99. We also got a fish taco and a half dozen oysters. Overall the food was pretty good, i really enjoyed the fish taco. One thing that really threw me off though was the oysters were almost warm, not cold how you would expect them to be served. I only had a 2 before I noticed and had to toss the rest. Everyone who eats oysters knows they should be ice cold or served on top of ice. The ambiance outside wasn't the best, it was a super hot day and there's only outdoor seating. The house located right text door was having some hard work done as well and lots of dust was being blown directly into the area we were sitting. The service it self wasn't too bad, they had out food ready pretty fast but for the price we paid, the experience could have been better.

Love portuguese food and the culture is so welcoming, the ambiance and vibe did not miss the mark…read moreat all. Not sure the ethnicity of the team but they were also very welcoming and kind. We sat at the bar and recieved great service. They also remember my brother from visiting so often. We tried the Piri Piri Chicken, it was half a chicken, perfect for sharing. The seasonal snap pea salad with tarragon and mint leaves was refreshing and a great start. They do run out of pastel de natas, I believe it was once only served on the weekend but now weekly, They offer ginja and green wine, and they def didn't forget the iconic tiles you see everywhere in portugal. Shrimp was my favorite !

Tbh food is very mid, I was very excited to try this but the portion sizes are extremely small…read more They suggest 6-7 items - 2 mains with some starters and apps combined. I really wanted to love the place, but I won't be back. There are so many similiar options that has better food options. Happy hour includes $10 margaritas and tinis, I ordered a margarita first 10/10 and then a dirty martini . We were seated close to the bar and saw my glass was set aside with olive juice and the bartender just poured the vodka over it - not shaken, disappointed because their olives were delicious; 4/10 on the tini. The fries were one of my faves other than that if YOU live nearby yeah worth it for HH but not for a 2 hr dinner. It's such a cute restaurant; great decor and vibes. Parking is a bit difficult we parked 2 blocks away. Staff was attentive, food was served quickly. Try it for yourselves see what you think ‍